02/08/2017 – Preferred Technology Solutions (video)

January 10, 2017 by admin

Aspire | The CFO Preparatory Institute

February 8th, 2017
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Providence Towers
Easter Tower Conference Room B
5001 Spring Valley Rd
Dallas, TX 75244

In the first session of 2017, Mr. David Hodges, Director of Data and Cyber Security at Dallas based Preferred Technology Solutions, will discuss several topics on data and cyber security.

David will review the basics of data and cyber security, discuss the recent history of data breaches as well as current events happening in the world, who is being affected by the breaches and why. David will conclude by giving some guidance on how to protect your company, clients and families.

Guest SpeakerDavid Hodges
Director of Data and Cyber Security

https://www.preferredtechnology.com/

Part 1. Introduction and A Timeline of Cyber Criminal Activity

Part 2. Notable Victims, Cost of Information, Threat Vectors, and Phishing Emails

Part 3. Ransomware, Regulatory Compliance, and Three Categories of the Coverage Model

Part 4. Q&A and Closing

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